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COO – Renewables - Germany (flexible location) + competitive compensation + attractive Equity / LTIP option

Are you an entrepreneurial renewables executive with a passion for driving strong growth and construction of a renewables pipeline? Are you commercially strong, and highly motivated to deliver results? Do you wish to have full P&L responsibility for the delivery & operation of a large renewables portfolio with an attractive exit strategy? If so, please read on...

The Company

A highly successful investor, developer, and IPP of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Their expansion into multiple markets has created an opportunity for a COO in Germany to drive growth and ensure the successful delivery & operation of their ambitious but achievable pipeline of utility-scale renewables projects.

The Role

This role involves constructing and operating a large portfolio of utility-scale renewables, hydrogen, and battery storage projects, supporting the significant growth of their greenfield and M&A pipeline.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Full P&L responsibility
2. Developing and executing a 3-5 year strategic plan to accelerate construction and operation of the pipeline
3. Overseeing the construction of a large pipeline of ready-to-build and greenfield utility-scale renewables projects
4. Ensuring success in areas such as PPAs, construction, and operations
5. Developing processes, tools, and best practices for effective project management and stakeholder interfacing
6. Structuring and undertaking board-level responsibilities in SPVs
7. Building and leading a high-performing team in Germany
8. Establishing relationships with EPCs, OEMs, project developers, financial institutions, investors, governments, and offtakers
9. Leading commercial negotiations and lobbying efforts
10. Potential for progression to regional CEO within 5 years, with an attractive LTIP and financial event incentives for significant wealth creation

Ideal candidates will have:

1. At least 3 years in a leadership role within a renewables company
2. Experience in constructing utility-scale renewables
3. Experience in the construction and operation of utility-scale renewables
4. Battery storage experience is highly desirable
5. Strong commercial knowledge and financial acumen
6. Professional-level English; proficiency in German is highly advantageous

If you seek a challenging role with promising prospects, please apply promptly. For more information and a confidential career discussion, please contact us.